Watercress And Tomato Salad

20 min

Watercress And Tomato Salad

Watercress is a popular locally grown vegetable here. A bit larger and firmer than what I see in supermarkets from elsewhere and those sold in Chinatown. This recipe pairs it with local grown tomato and onion, a spicy dressing adds that final touch.

20 min8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches watercress, leaves, 2-inch pieces
  • 4 Vine Ripened tomatoes, thinly sliced rounds
  • 1 medium Maui onion, thinly sliced rounds
  • 2 serrano chiles, chopped
  • 4 anchovy fillets, chopped
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 6 TB white vinegar
  • 6 TB olive oil
  • pinch salt, freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.

  2. 2

    Set aside.

  3. 3

    On serving plates; arrange watercress, layer tomatoes and onion.

  4. 4

    Drizzle with dressing.

  5. 5

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  6. 6

    Optional to blanch watercress in water with 1 TB of dressing.

  7. 7

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  8. 8

    Serves 8.

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